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ALEXA J. FORSTER
14701 77th PL NE, Kenmore, WA 98028| 425.736.0881 |
[email protected] EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Development Administration Expected
June 2015 Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology June 2012 University of Washington
WORK EXPERIENCE Residential Life Program Assistant July 2012 -
Present Housing & Food Services, University of Washington
Manage the organization and operations of a Residential Life
Office Supervise the daily tasks of two office assistants Maintain
annual program budget of $6000 Oversee housing tour process and
indirectly supervise 20 housing tour guides Provide administrative
support to three Resident Directors and one Residential Life
administrator Assist with Residential Life move in of 6,000
students Collaborate with custodial, facilities maintenance, desk
services, conference services, and dining services to
provide support and assistance with a variety of administrative
tasks Complete tasks related to the organization and implementation
of Residential Life Resident Director and
Resident Adviser selection and training programs Interpret
financial policies and procedures and provide a resource to staff
with regard to purchasing
regulations and the management of program funds Instruct
resident adviser preparatory course for candidates in RA selection
process
Resident Adviser June 2009 - June 2012 Housing & Food
Services, University of Washington
Provided personal and academic advising for 50-75 students
living in the residential communities Planned and implemented
floor, building, and campus wide academic, social, and educational
programs Upheld residence hall policy through confrontation of
policy violations, one-on-one conversations, and
follow up with students Facilitated meetings for 50-75 students
to educate residents on hall policy and community issues Mediated
conflict between students residing in the residence halls Modeled
and supported issues of diversity and safety for residents
Housing Ambassador January 2010 June 2012 Housing & Food
Services, University of Washington
Provided tours of the residential communities to prospective
students and their guests Utilized public speaking skills to
articulate policies to groups of up to 75 people
Freshman Interest Group Leader March 2010 December 2010 First
Year Programs, University of Washington
Instructed a general studies course to 25 first year students
Provided introductory information to students regarding campus
life, academics, social involvement etc. Advised students
one-on-one about academics and major selection process
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Husky Mentor September 2010 June 2012 First Year Programs,
University of Washington
Served as mentor to incoming first year students Mentored 2
students each academic year Provided information about campus,
surrounding area, academics, social opportunities etc.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Graduate Intern March 2014 - Present
Athletics, Seattle University
Create career development guide to help student athletes with
career discernment process Assist in implementation of events for
100+ student athletes Advise student athletes one-on-one about
academics and career development Tutor student athletes in various
subject matters including writing, reading, and math
Communications Chair May 2014 - Present Seattle University
Student Development Association (SUSDA), Seattle University
Serve on executive board for student development graduate
program student organization Develop and distribute weekly
newsletter to students, staff, and faculty in graduate program
Manage official social media sites for graduate program Maintain
internal program website for graduate program students Serve as
co-chair of Graduation Celebration planning committee
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT Resident Director
Recruitment Committee, University of Washington, September
2012-Present Housing Tour Planning Committee, University of
Washington, September 2012-Present Cleanliness Inspections Review
Committee, University of Washington, June 2013-June 2014
Recognition Committee, University of Washington, August 2014
Present
PRESENTATIONS Effective Programming in the Residence Halls,
University of Washington, September 2014 Developing a Successful
Group Dynamic, University of Washington, April 2014 Exploring
Systems of Educational Inequity, Seattle University, December 2013
Creative Programming in the Residence Halls, University of
Washington, September 2013
PUBLICATIONS Graduation Rates Among Student-Athletes: Research
to Practice, MAGIS: A Student Development Journal, 9th Edition, May
2015 Accessible Services for Underserved Populations, MAGIS: A
Student Development Journal, 9th Edition, May 2015
OTHER Curriculum Development, Administrative Office Assistant
Training, September 2014 Facilitator Certification, Green Dot
Institute, July 2014
